Maintenance; Checklist Maintenance; Inspection After Relocation - Prepare For New User; Checklist - After Relocation - Invacare Etude Plus HC User Manual

Invacare® Etude Plus® HC

6 Maintenance

6.1 Maintenance
A service contract can be made in the countries, where Invacare® has
its own sales company. In certain countries Invacare®offers courses
in service and maintenance of the bed. Spare parts lists and additional
user manuals are available from Invacare®.
With normal daily use, service must be carried out according to the
check list after two years use and thereafter every second year.
IMPORTANT!
– The mattress support must be supported during
service inspections, to prevent accidental lowering.
– Only personnel who have received the necessary
instructions or training may perform service and
maintenance of the bed.
– After reconditioning the bed, or if bed functions
change, service must be carried out according to the
check list.
Before Use
•
Ensure that all manual and electrical parts functions correctly
and are in a secure state.
After three months
•
Ensure that all manual and electrical parts are functioning, and
tighten bolts, screws, nuts, etc.
Every year
•
We recommend a safety test comprising the motors'
performance and mechanical state.
Every second year
•
Service should be performed according to the check list.
Motors, hand control and control units are serviced
by exchanging the faulty part.

6.1.1 Checklist maintenance

Checkpoints
q
Visual inspection of all parts of the bed (no deformations)
q
Circlips, cotter pins and plastic fixing ring - properly locked and
intact.
q
Screws - tightened.
q
Weldings - intact (no wear and tear)
q
Castors (rolling smoothly)
q
Castor fittings - tightened.
q
Castor brakes - locking properly.
q
All motors - running properly (with regular speed and at low
noise).
q
Wires - correctly wired and undamaged.
q
Electric plugs - undamaged.
q
Side rail locking and moving system - properly locking and
running smoothly.
q
Accessories - correctly assembled and correct function.
q
Damaged coating - repaired.
q
Leakage of grease - check for grease.
CAUTION!
Risk of injury or damage to property
Grease leaks can lead to accidental falls or fire.
– Contact service provider if leaks of grease or other
residue is detected.
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6.2 Inspection after relocation - Prepare for
new user
IMPORTANT!
When the bed has been relocated; before given to a new
user it has to be thoroughly inspected.
– Inspection must be done by a trained professional.
– For regular maintenance see maintenance chart.

6.2.1 Checklist - After relocation

Checkpoints
q
Check that the inserts connecting the two mattress support
halves are fully inserted and locked.
q
Check that the mattress support is correctly mounted to the
bed ends and that the locking ring is engaged.
q
Check the locking of the motors (pipe pins correctly mounted).
q
Check the electronic wiring for the motors (wires not squeezed).
q
Check that the enclosing of the motors are intact (no cracks
that enables fluids to pierce).
q
Check that the locking cam is properly mounted over the
contacts in the control box.
q
Check the sections of the mattress support by using the hand
control to activate all functions of the moving parts.
q
Check the function of the brakes.
q
Check the locking function(s) of the side rails.
q
Check that all bed slats are intact and not loose.

6.3 Cleaning and disinfection

IMPORTANT!
Wrong fluids or methods can harm or damage you
product.
– Follow instructions carefully for either Non-washable
or Washable components.
– Never use corrosive fluids (alkalines, acid, cellulose
thinner, acetone etc)
– Never use a solvent that changes the structure of the
plastic or dissolves the attached labels.
– Always make sure that the bed is carefully dried before
taking it into use again.

6.3.1 Cleaning methods

Electrical components
Method: Wipe off with a wet cloth or brush
Max temp: o
40 C
Solvent/chemicals: Water
Metal components
Method:
Wipe off with a wet cloth or brush. Water may
be pressurized, but not high pressure or steam.
Max temp: 40 o C
Solvent/chemicals: Household detergent or soap and water, 6-8 pH
Wood (and textile bands, if included in the design)
Method: Wipe off with a wet cloth or brush.
Max temp: 40 o C
Solvent/chemicals: Household detergent or soap and water, 6-8 pH
Textiles (including upholstery and mattresses)
Method:
See attached label on each product.
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